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3 Simple Steps To Creating A Healthy Lunch Box For Your Kid

3 Simple Steps To Creating A Healthy Lunch Box For Your Kid (Or You)

Last week, in the post, “Hidden Dangers In Your Child’s Lunchbox”, I told you some pretty scary facts about hidden...

Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Child's Lunchbox

Hidden Dangers Lurking In Your Child’s Lunchbox

Remember “Lunchables”? When I was growing up, this seemed like about the coolest thing ever to find in a lunch...

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Six Reasons To Use An Elliptical Trainer – And A Killer Elliptical Trainer Workout.

Before I give you a killer elliptical trainer workout, I should probably appeal to the elliptical training doubters. After all,...

How To Eat More Fresh, Real Food

How To Eat More Fresh, Real Food

Last week, I spent the Friday, Saturday and Sunday at a health retreat – eating fresh, raw, vegan food only....

The Complete Guide To Interval Training

The Complete Guide To Interval Training

I emphasized the importance of interval training in the article “Why You’re Wasting Your Time Doing Only Long, Slow Cardio...

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10 Ways To Do A Low Carbohydrate Diet The Right Way.

I’m often asked how to start a low carb diet and whether or not “low carb” is safe. A few...

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The Hidden Dangers Of A Low Carbohydrate Diet

If you’re a frequent visitor to this website, or listener to the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast, you’ve probably gotten the idea that...

The Death Of Heart Rate Training Zones

The Death Of Heart Rate Training Zones.

Yesterday morning, I was on running along an asphalt path beside the river. Committed to the plan for the workout,...

How To Train Your Brain for Life, Workout & Sports Success

How To Train Your Brain for Life, Workout & Sports Success.

This is a guest post from Renegade Triathlon Psychology coach Stephen Ladd (pictured right), who has taken a somewhat unorthodox...

Top 10 Body Transformation Lessons from Get-Fit Guy

Top 10 Body Transformation Lessons from Get-Fit Guy

Every week, over at the Quick & Dirty Tips Network, I release an easy-to-read article, a short 5-10 minute podcast...

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What Is “The REV Diet”?

Ben Greenfield, fitness coach, nutritionist, and creator of the highly popular BenGreenfieldFitness.com blog and podcast, has released a new meal...

Top 10 Reasons Exercise Is Bad For You

Top 10 Reasons Exercise Is Bad For You.

  There are people who need to exercise, and who absolutely benefit from exercise. Exercise has rescued obese individuals from...

The Art of Using Antibiotics - How To Limit the Damage

The Art of Using Antibiotics – How To Limit the Damage

I spent the entire day at the hospital yesterday. It all started on Friday night, when our family had a...

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A Sneak Peek Into One Day In The Life Of A Fitness Coach.

When it comes to teaching you how to live healthy, eat better, and stay active, I try to do my...

5 Mind-Blowing, Low-Carb Ways To Enjoy Sardines

5 Mind-Blowing, Low-Carb Ways To Enjoy Sardines.

Lately, I’ve become a sucker for sardines. As a matter of fact, as I sit in the airport, I just...

Ensure Your Skin Doesn't Look Like A Wrinkled Elephant

4 Easy Ways To Ensure Your Skin Doesn’t Look Like A Wrinkled Elephant From Your Outdoor Exercise Habits.

Since I originally wrote this article in early July 2011, tons of people have been asking me what I use...

Muscle-Building Exercises You Can Do With Just One Dumbbell

Video: Top 5 Fat-Burning, Muscle-Building Exercises You Can Do With Just One Dumbbell

In this video, I show you the top 5 exercises you can do with just one dumbbell. Included are a...